Workers' Compensation News
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Governor Eliminates Revenue-Neutral Requirement for Fee Schedule Updates | 06/25/2025 | |
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| State: CT | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont enacted a bill eliminating the requirement that medical fee schedule updates be revenue-neutral. The governor on M...Read More | |||
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Governor Signs Bills Clarifying Court's Authority in First Responder Claims | 06/25/2025 | |
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| State: RI | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| Rhode Island Gov. Daniel McKee signed identical companion bills clarifying the authority of the Workers' Compensation Court to issue certain decisions involving police and firefighters. ...Read More | |||
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Governor Approves Remote Contested Case Hearings, Maintenance Surcharge Rebrand | 06/24/2025 | |
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| State: TX | Segment: Top | 0 | Popular with Legal | |||
| Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill allowing the Division of Workers' Compensation to hold contested case hearings by video conference. Hous...Read More | |||
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Governor Vetoes PTSD Coverage for First Responders | 06/20/2025 | |
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| State: MT | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Employer | |||
| Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed a bill that would have allowed workers' compensation coverage for first responders diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. ...Read More | |||
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General Contractor Gets Award of Damages, Plus Interest, on Indemnification Claim | 06/17/2025 | |
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| State: NY | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| A New York appellate court ruled that a general contractor was entitled to damages, including prejudgment interest on the judgment in this action and postjudgment interest on the judgment in the underlying action. ...Read More | |||
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Governor Signs Bill to Exempt Self-Insured School Districts From Showing Financial Viability | 06/10/2025 | |
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| State: OR | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill that would allow school districts to apply for an exemption from the requirement that self-insured employers demonstrate proof of financial viability with the Department of Consumer and Business Services. ...Read More | |||
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Governor Signs Provider Choice Bill as Step Toward Privatizing Pinnacol | 06/06/2025 | |
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| State: CO | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill that allows injured workers to choose a treating physician, saying the measure represents a step in the direction of privatizing Pinnacol Assurance. ...Read More | |||
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Governor Signs Contractor Bill, PPD Increase | 05/29/2025 | |
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| State: OK | Segment: SOUTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed a bill increasing the cap on permanent partial disability benefits and allowing general contractors to provide comp coverage for their subcontractors. ...Read More | |||
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Governor Approves Increase in Witness Fees | 05/29/2025 | |
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| State: OR | Segment: WEST | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek signed a bill to increase the maximum payments for witness fees, expenses and costs by $2,000, effective Jan. 1. Kote...Read More | |||
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Governor Signs Bill Responding to Gardner Decision | 05/22/2025 | |
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| State: CT | Segment: NORTH | 0 | Popular with Insurance | |||
| Connecticut Gov. Ned Lamont signed a budget bill that includes a last-minute addition that supporters say addresses a problematic state Supreme Court decision that threatened to increase work comp costs. ...Read More | |||
